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A kinematic and kinetic study of alpine skiing technique in slalom
(Doctoral thesis, 2010)Despite a large body of lay and professional literature covering numerous aspects of alpine skiing technique, only a limited number of published scientific investigations have examined the relationship between skier ... -
A longitudinal analysis of the relationships of physical activity and body fat with nerve growth factor and brain-derived neural factor in children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)A longitudinal analysis of the relationships of physical activity and body fat with nerve growth factor and brain-derived neural factor in children -
A mixed ecologic-cohort comparison of physical activity & weight among young adults from five populations of African origin
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-04-24)Background: Examination of patterns and intensity of physical activity (PA) across cultures where obesity prevalence varies widely provides insight into one aspect of the ongoing epidemiologic transition. The primary ... -
A Multi-Component Day-Camp Weight-Loss Program Is Effective in Reducing BMI in Children after One Year: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-06-30)The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-year multi-component immersive day-camp weight-loss intervention for children with overweight and obesity. The study design was a parallel-group ... -
A nested case-control study: personal, social and environmental correlates of vigorous physical activity in adolescents with asthma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-08-29)Objective: Physical activity (PA) is associated with health benefits. Children and adolescents with asthma may be limited in their PA, particularly at vigorous intensity due to asthma symptoms or poor psychological adjustment ... -
A new approach to define and diagnose cardiometabolic disorder in children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The aim of the study was to test the performance of a new definition of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which better describes metabolic dysfunction in children. Methods. 15,794 youths aged 6–18 years participated. Mean z-score ... -
A new tool for the automatic detection of muscular voluntary contractions in the analysis of electromyographic signals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03-11)Electromyographic (EMG) signals play a key role in many clinical and biomedical applications. They can be used for identifying patients with muscular disabilities, assessing lower-back pain, kinesiology and motor control. ... -
A new training assessment method for alpine ski racing: Estimating center of mass trajectory by fusing inertial sensors with periodically available position anchor points
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In this study we present and validate a method to correct velocity and position drift for inertial sensor-based measurements in the context of alpine ski racing. Magnets were placed at each gate and their position determined ... -
A novel approach to solve the “Missing marker problem” in marker-based motion analysis that exploits the segment coordination patterns in multi-limb motion data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-30)Marker-based human motion analysis is an important tool in clinical research and in many practical applications. Missing marker information caused by occlusions or a marker falling off is a common problem impairing data ... -
A novel approach to study human posture control: “Principal movements” obtained from a principal component analysis of kinematic marker data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-08)Human upright posture is maintained by postural movements, which can be quantified by “principal movements” (PMs) obtained through a principal component analysis (PCA) of kinematic marker data. The current study expands ... -
A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: The PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT
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A pilot study testing the feasibility of skin temperature monitoring to reduce recurrent foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-09)Background: Although monitoring foot skin temperatures has been associated with diabetic foot ulcer recurrence, no studies have been carried out to test the feasibility among European Caucasians. Moreover, the educational ... -
A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (pedometer accelerometer consultation evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-17)Background: Brisk walking in older people can increase step-counts and moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) in ≥10-minute bouts, as advised in World Health Organization guidelines. Previous interventions ... -
A prospective study of the influence of perceived coaching style on burnout propensity in high level young athletes: using a self-determination theory perspective
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-06)The article presents sports psychology research on the coach-athlete relationship for high school athletes at a training center for elite athlete athletes who participate in international competition. Structural equation ... -
A randomised controlled study of the long-term effects of exercise training on mortality in elderly people: study protocol for the Generation 100 study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest that exercise has a tremendous preventative effect on morbidity and premature death, but these findings need to be confirmed by randomised trials. Generation 100 is a ... -
A randomized controlled trial of physical exercise- and dietary therapy versus cognitive behavior therapy: Treatment effects for women with bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)Background: Eating disorders (EDs) are among the top ten of the gender and age adjusted global burden of diseases in terms of poor quality of life, affecting young women in particular. Less than half of the persons with ... -
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of strength training on clinical and muscle cellular outcomes in patients with prostate cancer during androgen deprivation therapy: rationale and design
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-03-29)Background Studies indicate that strength training has beneficial effects on clinical health outcomes in prostate cancer patients during androgen deprivation therapy. However, randomized controlled trials are needed to ... -
A stakeholder perspective on the value co-creation of the Youth Olympic Games brand: a qualitative case study in a Norwegian context
(Master thesis, 2014)The purpose with this case study research has been to understand the stakeholders’ perception of the Youth Olympic Games brand (YOG), in a Norwegian context. The research was conducted from a marketing perspective using ... -
A systematic review of reliability and objective criterion-related validity of physical activity questionnaires
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-08-31)Physical inactivity is one of the four leading risk factors for global mortality. Accurate measurement of physical activity (PA) and in particular by physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) remains a challenge. The aim of ... -
A valid and reliable method to measure jump-specific training and competition load in elite volleyball players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose: Use of a commercially available wearable device to monitor jump load with elite volleyball players has become common practice. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of this device, ...